How to find SNAP alternatives in the St. Louis region – and how to help

Food pantries across the St. Louis area are preparing for an influx of people requesting assistance with meals since hundreds of thousands of people in the region will not receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to feed their families next month due to the government shutdown.

Some pantry workers say that besides food donations, volunteers and monetary donations are necessary to help feed families. Workers suggest going to pantries sooner rather than later to ensure people in need get food. They are expecting a higher number of families to feed since the shutdown is also affecting federal employees and people receiving government benefits.

St. Louis Public Radio compiled a list of over 50 pantries in the region that are providing food to families in need. Some require appointments or identification and proof of residency to receive food.

Zoom in and hover over the dots on the map below to find locations, addresses, operation dates/times and contact information.

Here are food pantries in Illinois:

• St. Clair County:
• Urban League Food Pantry
• Law and Grace Ministries
• Community Interfaith Food Pantry
• Salvation Army Belleville 
• Caseyville Emergency Food Pantry
• Collinsville Food Pantry
• The Mind of Christ Church
• Jeremiah’s Food Pantry
• Madison County:
• Glen-Ed Pantry
• Community Hope Center
• Crisis Food Center
• Area Christian Services
• City Temple Food Pantry
• Monroe County:
• Hope Food Pantry

This story was originally published October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM.